Gyeonggi-do Launches 'Pet-Friendly River' Development with Drinking Fountains Installation

13 Drinking Fountains and 13 Waste Bag Dispensers Installed at 13 Locations Across 6 Rivers

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[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province has recently begun full-scale implementation of a pilot project to install drinking fountains and waste bag dispensers for companion dogs along rivers, allocating the budget to the respective cities and counties.

According to the province on the 22nd, the project sites include a total of 13 locations across 6 rivers currently undergoing river maintenance projects: Wangsucheon in Namyangju City (2 locations), Bokhacheon in Icheon City (2 locations), Wangsucheon in Guri City (2 locations), Geumseokcheon in Anseong City (1 location), Seungducheon in Anseong City (1 location), and Soyangcheon in Yeoju City (5 locations).

At each site, one drinking fountain and one waste bag dispenser will be installed, with a total project budget of 220 million KRW allocated to the respective local governments as of the 20th.

The finalized design drinking fountains and those where drinking fountains have already been installed will have companion dog water trays additionally attached by the end of this year, and the waste bag dispensers will be installed in a rectangular shape at easily accessible locations.

Twelve locations recommended through public opinion (11 local rivers and 1 small river) will be reviewed for installation feasibility, including connectivity to water facilities, followed by procedures such as assessing foot traffic and on-site inspections before proceeding with the project.

The province plans to carry out the pilot project this year and continue the project next year as well.

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